We offer a two year International Studies Preparation program that provides students with the opportunity to “test the IB waters” to ensure they are in the programme that best reflects their abilities. ISP is a preparatory programme that focuses on developing skills necessary for success in the full IB Diploma Programme.
A general ISP schedule:
Grade 9 ISP Schedule
Grade 10 ISP Schedule
English – ENG 1D1
English – ENG 2D1
Geography – CGC 1D1
French – FSF 2D1
Science – SNC 1D1
History – CHC 2D1
Math – MPM 1D1
Science – SNC 2D1
French – FSF 1D1
Math – MPM 2D1
Physical Education – PPL101M or F
Grade 11 (IB 1) Math MCR 3U
Civics/Careers – CHV 2O/GLC 2O
Options (Choose 2)
Dramatic Arts; Music Instrumental;
Visual Arts; Technology; Business
Option: One optional credit
Please note: Courses that are BOLD are at the enhanced level
An ISP class will do the following:
Teach the regular academic ministry work, an 80% in ISP is an 80% in a regular Academic Class.
Provide time for enhanced activities that will expose and prepare students for the challenges in the Grade 11 and 12 IBDP, i.e. IB like assessments, International Mindedness and Learner Profile weaved into lessons directly.
Students will also be involved with ISP field trips, guest speakers and some release periods to prepare for transitioning to IB in their grade 11 year.
Students are encouraged to review the requirements for their OSSD to ensure they are on track to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
OSSD vs. IB Curriculum Comparison for Grade 9 -11
Grade 9 OSSD
Grade 9 ISP
Number Sense
Number Sense
Scientific Notation (Grade 9D science)
Negative and zero exponents (11U Math)
Polynomials
Polynomials
Factorising polynomials (10D Math topic)
Equations
Equations
Linear Relations
Linear Relations
Analytic Geometry
Analytic Geometry
Intersection of a line and a parabola (11U topic)
Gradient (slope language upgrade)
Measurement
Measurement
Geometry
Geometry
All semester extra
Formulas (IB data booklet provided)
Notations (IB symbols vary, W for whole numbers, etc)
Famous Mathematicians Friday (Ancaster exclusive)
Use of IB Command terms
Grade 10 OSSD
Grade 10 ISP
Linear Relations
Linear Relations
Analytic Geometry
Analytic Geometry
Arc length and Sectors (IB Topic)
Trigonometry
Trigonometry
CAST, Special Triangles, Secondary Trig Ratios (11U math)
Polynomials
Polynomials
Rational Functions unit from Grade 11 (11U Math)
Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Equations
Operations with Complex Numbers (IB Specific)
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Functions
Mapping Notation of Functions with horizontal reflections (11U topic – mapping notn option)
Exponentials Functions and Transformations of them (11U Math)
All semester extra
Formulas (IB data booklet provided)
Use of IB Command terms
IB Style Exploration for Culminating Task (IB specific)
International Studies Program
We offer a two year International Studies Preparation program that provides students with the opportunity to “test the IB waters” to ensure they are in the programme that best reflects their abilities. ISP is a preparatory programme that focuses on developing skills necessary for success in the full IB Diploma Programme.A general ISP schedule:
English – ENG 1D1
English – ENG 2D1
Geography – CGC 1D1
French – FSF 2D1
Science – SNC 1D1
History – CHC 2D1
Math – MPM 1D1
Science – SNC 2D1
French – FSF 1D1
Math – MPM 2D1
Physical Education – PPL101M or F
Grade 11 (IB 1) Math MCR 3U
Civics/Careers – CHV 2O/GLC 2O
Options (Choose 2)
Dramatic Arts; Music Instrumental;
Visual Arts; Technology; Business
Option: One optional credit
An ISP class will do the following:
Teach the regular academic ministry work, an 80% in ISP is an 80% in a regular Academic Class.
OSSD vs. IB Curriculum Comparison for Grade 9 -11